Note: Only adult and senior tickets available online.Gospel Choir ConcertFri., Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.Free and open to the publicUniversity Auditorium atCartwright Hall650 Hilltop DriveFree parking off of Terrace Dr.

All of us in the College of the Arts wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season and beauty and joy in the new year!

Thank you for your support and please join us in 2013 for events "on view, on exhibit and on stage!"

John R. Crawford, Dean

Support the School of Theatre and Dance's Graduate Student Forum!

Lovely, hand-made holiday cards are available for purchase to benefit the Graduate Student Theatre Forum. A minimum order of four cards of the same style is required, with many styles available for purchase.

The cards are $4 each. To place an order, please e-mail Tracee Patterson at tpatters@kent.edu.

Click on a card below to view!

Performing ArtsBox Office

3 ways to order your tickets for theatre, dance, music, and special events!

The KSU School of Theatre and Dance presents an evening of choreography created by dance faculty members on Sat., Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. in the E. Turner Stump Theatre in the Music and Speech Center at 1325 Theatre Drive. Tickets: $16 adults, $14 KSU faculty, staff, alumni; $12 seniors; $8 students under 18 or with college ID; and free for all KSU full-time undergraduate students.

Dance '12 is a collaboration between faculty and students in the School of Theatre and Dance and involves more than 75 dancers, designers, faculty members, crew members and staff.

The Kent Chorus will inspire holiday cheer with its performance on Sun., Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the University Auditorium at Cartwright Hall.

The Kent Chorus is made up of more than 100 KSU students, faculty and staff, and Kent community members. Its seasonal selections will include Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols" accompanied by KSU alumna Nancy Paterson on the harp. The Men's and Women's Choruses are guest performers.

The work of several KSU bachelor of fine arts candidates will be presented as part of the BFA Gala, Dec. 3 through Dec. 7. The gallery, located in the Art Building at 400 Janik Drive on the Kent Campus, will host a reception on Thurs., Dec. 6 from 5-7 p.m.

Now in its second year, the BFA Gala features artwork from students in a variety of art disciplines. The student exhibitors will include Alexand Strader (drawing), Hannah Greenbaum (glass), Kirstin Wilders (ceramics) and Amanda Derr (ceramics).

On Wed., Dec. 5 from 5-6:30 p.m., the Kent State University Fashion School's TechStyleLAB will present a special holiday workshop "Introduction to Digital Textile Printing: How to Create a Scarf."

The cost per person is $50 and can be paid by cash or check. Reservations are required. The workshop will be held in the June F. Mohler Fashion Library in Rockwell Hall at 515 Hilltop Drive, just behind the Kent State University Museum. Call 330-672-1635 or e-mail tslab@kent.edu for more information.

The workshop is suitable for beginners and is open to anyone, including students, faculty and staff, as well as the general public. All material is provided and no sewing is required. The scarves will be ready for pickup by Fri., Dec. 14, making the project a perfect holiday gift.

The School of Art, the Ceramics Club, and the Michener Lecture Series present ceramic artist Anna Callouri Holcombe on Dec. 6 and 7. Holcombe's work utilizes different shapes and formats, including tondo (round relief), porcelain slipcast vessels and boxes. She uses specialized ceramic techniques for her work, including utilizing tarpaper to create more stable walls and boxes.

On Thurs., Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. she will visit and lecture in the Ceramics Studio, including some demonstrations in the studio. The lecture will include Holcombe's research on European and Chinese procelain.

On Fri., Dec. 7 at noon, Holcombe will present a free, public lecture in room 202 of the Art Building. She will speak on her development as an artist.

Holiday Shopping GuideWe offer a variety of gifts and venues to choose from

Give the Gift of Warm Summer Breezes and Moonlit Nights

As Northeast Ohio's winter becomes a reality, Porthouse Theatre serves as a reminder of the sunny, warm days ahead. The outdoor, professional summer theatre announces its 2013 season, A Celebration of Life, L'Chaim.

"This will be our greatest season yet," said Artistic Director Terri Kent. "We are presenting three fantastic shows - South Pacific, Working: The Musical and Fiddler on the Roof."

The Porthouse Theatre Gift SubscriptionCards are available until Dec. 17th, if you would like it to arrive in time for the holidays. A Porthouse Theatre Gift Subscription Card includes a ticket to each of the shows in 2013 -- your recipient can choose their own date for each show, based on their schedule.

For a cost of $93, you receive a lovely Porthouse gift card which includes: a ticket to each show in the Gold Center Section*, one free ticket exchange, plus free parking, and free reservations in the Thornbury Picnic Pavilion*. Plus YOUR name will be entered to win one of three $100 prizes to Stir Crazy Restaurant at Legacy Village in Lyndhurst, OH.

Other season subscriptions are also available for purchase. Prices range from $75-$90 Gold Center/$66-$81 Adults/ $57-$81 Seniors/$45-$54 Students. To order, please call 330-672-3884 by Dec. 17 and leave a message. A box office staff member will call you back. For more details visit www.porthousetheatre.com or view the 2013 Season Brochure.

*Based on availability

The Museum StoreKSU Museum at 515 Hilltop Dr. on the Kent CampusOpen Weds. through Sun.Call 330-672-3450 for more informationLink: The Museum Store

The Museum Store in the KSU Museum offers jewelry, apparel, books, stationery, and other fashion-related merchandise.

The Downtown Gallery141 E. Main St. in Downtown KentWed.-Fri. 12-5 and Sat. 10-4330-676-1549

Find beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts created by one of our students, faculty or local artists. Choices include jewelry, ceramics and screenprinted items, just to name a few.

Shop our student-run Fashion School Store this holiday season! Merchandise includes locally designed and produced garments and Fashion School branded items, as well as designer garments, bags and accessories donated from partner companies.